The state's top public health official weighs in on turmoil at the CDC
"I worry that the person who comes next may not have the same scientific principles,," says Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein.
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Women in Biotech: NextRNA CEO Dominique Verhelle
Dominique Verhelle is co-founder and CEO of the Brighton-based company NextRNA Therapeutics, which uses long non-coding RNA to develop new medications. -
A Massachusetts jail initiative is helping prevent deadly overdoses when people go home
Medications approved for treating opioid use disorder — Suboxone, naltrexone and methadone — have made it possible to see progress in preventing overdoses among people reentering free society. -
Family estrangement is more common than you might think. Here are tips for making it through the holidays.
Dr. Gene Beresin says younger generations are more likely to distance themselves from family members due to an increased awareness of abuse and trauma. -
Some people are turning to executive function 'coaches' for help with daily life
People with ADHD are more prone to struggle with these critical cognitive skills, but they're not the only people looking for support. -
Black Bostonians are more likely to be sent for involuntary mental health institutionalization by clinicians
Multiple studies have found Black people are much more likely than white people to be compulsorily hospitalized. -
Thousands of Mass. property owners warned of potential lead exposure in their water
Under the EPA's new Lead and Copper Rule revisions, all cities and towns need to alert residents whose pipes might contain lead. -
Whooping cough cases spike across Massachusetts
Cases of whooping cough are on the rise across Massachusetts, increasing to “pre-pandemic levels” this year, according to state health officials. -
Obesity rates have increased across the country. Early intervention is key, doctors say.
Massachusetts, which has lower rates than other states, has still seen increases especially among young adults. -
Wake Up Well: Talking politics with family members who disagree
The election can bring up some fraught conversations. -
Mindfulness tips to help ease anxiety and tension this election season
The Rev. Dr. Karen Coleman joins GBH's All Things Considered host Arun Rath to share some advice.
